Unite! Secures EU Funding for Next Phase Starting November 2026

Unite! is delighted to announce that the European Commission has confirmed funding for the next phase of the alliance, commencing in November 2026 for 2 more years. This marks a significant milestone in Unite!’s evolution as a leading European University Alliance dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and excellence in higher education. The decision also recognises the strong progress achieved across our joint initiatives and reinforces the long‑term commitment to building a truly integrated and innovative European University Alliance.

As Unite! enters its next chapter, the alliance reaffirms its mission to advance transformative education, research, and innovation, and its vision of a European Higher Education and Research Area defined by openness, collaboration, and shared purpose. The new phase will enable partners to deepen joint initiatives, expand opportunities for students and staff, and accelerate progress toward a more connected, resilient, and future‑ready academic ecosystem.

Unite! looks ahead with optimism: onwards and upwards—growing together as an alliance, continuing to shape a European university landscape that is bold, inclusive, and prepared for the challenges and possibilities of the future.
 

"I warmly welcome the confirmation of Unite!’s funding for the next two years. Building on more than six years of progress and tangible achievements, we will continue working together to shape an ambitious European university Alliance that delivers lasting value for our communities and for Europe".

Vivien Quéma, Unite! President